Family Therapy
Also known as: family therapy, group therapy, family group therapy, multiple family group therapy.
What is family/group therapy?
Family and group therapy are both forms of psychological counseling that involve multiple participants and can take many forms. Families can all go to therapy together to improve communication and address conflicts.
Group therapy often involves counseling a group of people with similar concerns and utilizing the support of the group as a therapeutic intervention.
What happens during the session?
The exact nature of the family or group therapy can vary depending on the nature and severity of the problems involved. Typically, a mental health professional will lead the therapy and guide the group with specific therapeutic interventions.
Is any special preparation needed?
No special preparation is needed for this treatment.
What are the risk factors?
There are no direct physical risks to family/group therapy. Success through therapy is not always guaranteed, however.
Reviewed by: Marisa Azaret, PsyD
This page was last updated on: November 19, 2019 10:48 AM
Weekly Support Programs
F.O.C.U.S. Program
This program is currently suspended due to the pandemic. 8 week program. This group therapy program is designed for children ages 7 to 17 with behavioral issues, including but not limited to ADHD. The weekly sessions teach innovative techniques to assist children with managing feelings, developing organization skills, maximizing their concentration abilities and socialization skills.
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Social Skills Group
This program is currently suspended due to the pandemic. 8 week program. Children and teens ages 7 to 17 are invited to join this small discussion group to learn how to make, cultivate and maintain friendships. Participants will learn basic conversational skills, and discuss the use of appropriate humor, how to electronically connect with others, and how to manage disagreements.
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Calm Kids
8 week program. Calm Kids is a weekly group therapy course designed to teach children strategies on how to take control over anxiety symptoms. Children will learn how to cope with fears and worries, identify anxiety triggers, how to relax the mind and body and maximize their self-confidence.
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Pain Management Group
8 week program. This program is specifically designed to empower children ages 7-18 through complex sensory experiences. Each session is created to teach participants evidenced-based techniques to better manage pain and improve overall quality of life.
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Teen Sleep Group
The six-week program is designed for teens ages 12 to 17 experiencing difficulties related to sleep, including daytime sleepiness, trouble waking in the morning, difficulty falling asleep and waking in the middle of the night. The goal of this group is to give teens the tools and strategies they need in order to get more sleep and better quality sleep.
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Wise Girls Worksop
Wise Girls Workshop is a six-session, primary prevention program, facilitated by the Department of Psychology and thoughtfully designed to empower middle school students ages 11-14 through evidenced-based practices. Each session is 60 minutes long and will include 8-10 young female participants.
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Psychiatric Evaluation
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Music Therapy
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